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These crunchy peanut butter balls are perfect for a crowd and an easy dessert to whip up in a flash!

Y'all know how much I LOVE any kind of dessert. Especially if it has peanut butter or chocolate in it. And the combination of those two makes an absolutely PERFECT dessert.

I remember when I was younger, I had a best friend who's mom was ALL about health. She was the mom that would make wheat pancakes for breakfast and we would have fruit for every snack. I was not used to that at all because my mom was the complete opposite! Every time I would go to her house I would wonder what kind of food we would have and if I would like it. But one day, around the holiday season, I walked in the kitchen to her making these glorious peanut butter balls. I just remember being SO surprised to see her making these! But they were delicious, and we all ate them up in just a few minutes. So, ever since that day, they have been a frequent treat in my house and we love them, especially around Christmas!

When Mrs. Courtney Lynn told me she was launching an e-cookbook called Potluck Perfect in September and needed a few bloggers for her launch team, I knew that was going to be right up my alley! Especially since the holidays are coming up, I know there are going to be many potlucks my family will be invited to and so many things I have to make. I was so excited to see a recipe for peanut butter balls in her cookbook!

Potluck Perfect has SO many amazing recipes from drinks, appetizers, and main dishes to casseroles, cakes, and pies. And the recipe sizes are all PERFECT for huge crowds and easy/cheap to make! Even if you aren't making for a crowd, the recipes are easy to half or third as well. They use simple and yummy ingredients too!

Here's the cover for her new e-cookbook that will be releasing on September 1st! You will definitely have to check this out if you are looking for new recipes for the holidays!

Now, scroll down for the recipe and don't forget to go follow Courtney on all of her socials so you can be the first to know about her awesome recipes! And if you make this recipe, tag both of us and tell us how you liked it!

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Makes about 7 dozen

From Supersize Family Kitchens

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups peanut butter

2 jars (7 oz each) marshmallow creme

3 cups crisp rice cereal

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

DIRECTIONS:

Lay a 15-inch length of parchment paper on the counter, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and marshmallow crème. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Roll into 1-inch balls, set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals, until chips are mostly melted, stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate and place on parchment paper until chocolate is set up.